Small Business Saturday is just over a week away and the Central Illinois effort to spread the word is in full swing. Please join more than 24 regional organizations on Tuesday, November 20th at 10am at the Metro Centre in Peoria as we celebrate the Small Business Saturday Central Illinois program. Find out what Small Business Saturday is all about and how shopping small can benefit regional businesses and boost our regional economy.

Speakers will include:
Jim Ardis, Peoria Mayor
Anaise Berry, Director Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway
Joni Hunt, Princeton Tourism Department
Nancy Whalen, owner Flying D Dance and Swimwear

Distinguished guests will include Representative Mike Unes, Senator Darin LaHood, Representative David Leitch, Washington Mayor Gary Manier and Peoria Heights Mayor Mark Allen among others.

The public is invited to attend. As an incentive to get shoppers to support Small Business Saturday, those who sign the commitment form to shop small on November 24th will be registered to win prizes.

Visit Small Business Saturday Central Illinois on Facebook to see what’s happening with the regional effort and learn more about how you can show your support at www.shopsmall.com.